May 15, 2017
Buying a Foreclosure or Short Sale
DailyWorth quoted me in Should I Buy a Foreclosure or Short Sale? It reads, in part, I’m looking to buy a new home, and I’ve noticed that there are a couple of “short sale” and foreclosed homes in the area where … Continue reading
May 15, 2017 in Home Ownership | Permalink | No Comments
May 10, 2017
Who Qualifies as a First-Time Homebuyer?
NewHomeSource quoted me in Who Qualifies as a First-Time Homebuyer? It opens, You don’t always have to be a first-time homebuyer to qualify for down payment assistance programs. As you consider purchasing a home, you may have come across down payment … Continue reading
May 10, 2017 in Home Ownership | Permalink | No Comments
May 9, 2017
Mortgages for Grads
Realtor.com quoted me in College Grads Can Get Home Grants—but There’s a Catch. It opens, Recent college graduates hoping to buy a home have one more reason to toss their caps in the air these days: Programs offering home grants to new grads are … Continue reading
May 9, 2017 in Home Ownership | Permalink | No Comments
April 14, 2017
Retiree Real Estate Mistakes
Realtor.com quoted me in 5 Major Mistakes That Retirees Make With Real Estate. It opens, You’ve worked hard year after grueling year and, finally, retirement is on the horizon. There’s nothing ahead for you but lazy days of relaxation and idle time to … Continue reading
April 14, 2017 in Home Ownership | Permalink | No Comments
April 11, 2017
What Is a HUD Foreclosure?
Realtor.com quoted me in What Is a HUD Foreclosure? A Home That’s Below Market Value. It reads, “Foreclosure” is a scary word with a simple definition: It’s the process of a lender attempting to recoup the balance owed on a loan … Continue reading
April 11, 2017 in Home Ownership | Permalink | No Comments
April 7, 2017
When Buyers Change Their Minds
The Wall Street Journal quoted me in When Home Buyers Change Their Minds (behind paywall). It opens, The offer was accepted. The mortgage was approved. What happens when the buyer gets cold feet and wants to back out of the deal? Jason Michael … Continue reading
April 7, 2017 in Home Ownership | Permalink | No Comments
March 10, 2017
Minority Homeownership During the Great Recession
Carlos Garriga et al. have posted The Homeownership Experience of Minorities During the Great Recession to SSRN. The paper concludes, The Great Recession wiped out much of the homeownership gains attained during the housing boom. However, the homeownership experience was very different … Continue reading
March 10, 2017 in Home Ownership | Permalink | No Comments
